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[Author Interview] Revisiting the Square Through the Eyes of Youth: "After the Square"

On December 3, 2024, President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law dealt a profound shock to South Korean democracy. Yet in that moment of crisis, the square came alive once again—and at its center stood the youth. The lights, the flags, and the questions that followed have now been captured in a book. After the Square tells the story of young people who organized themselves to call for President Yoon’s resignation, created spaces for public dialogue, and put democratic values into action.
由 Philip Kim

3 Questions on South Korea’s presidential election results to Kristian Brakel

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South Korea’s presidential election on 3 June 2025 took place amid intense political upheaval and institutional crisis. Widespread public discontent over corruption scandals, executive-judiciary tensions, and democratic backsliding had dominated the pre-election atmosphere. Kristian Brakel, Director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung’s East Asia, answered 3 questions.
由 Joan Lanfranco 与 Kristian Brakel
Demonstration in South Korea

South Korea 101: Implications of the 2025 Presidential Elections

On December 3rd, 2024, former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on the basis to protect national stability from “antistate actors.” This was quickly overturned by the National Assembly and eleven days later the National Assembly voted to impeach Yoon. After months of investigation, the Constitutional Court unanimously voted to accept the impeachment of Yoon, triggering the snap elections to be held on June 5, 2025. The Heinrich Boll Foundation discussed the significance and implications of the South Korean elections.
由 Ha Eun Yoon
KDF Global Forum

Democratic Resilience in the Asia-Pacific: The Role of Parliamentarians

Healthy democracies have proven to be more resilient in the face of crises and pandemics. However, in recent years, signs of democratic backsliding has become increasingly visible around the world, manifesting through political polarization and the weakening of the liberal international order. The Heinrich Böll Foundation East Asia Office and the Indo-Pacific Democracy Forum (IPDF) co-hosted a session at the 2025 KDF Global Forum titled “Parliamentarians’ Voices for Democratic Unity in the Indo-Pacific.” 
由 Ha Eun Yoon
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